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March 21, 2018
Required reading for Comm 450 Conflict Management.
December 5, 2017
Great textbook that went along with a great class. I learned a lot of valuable lessons from Conflict Resolution.
March 13, 2018
. i really thought it was a first edition. fun , good info, but needs work.
April 24, 2013
I thought this book was fascinating. It gave me a whole new perspective on conflict and how to handle it in all different types of relationships. Seriously, if you try to pick a fight with me you will see, we will be best friends by the end. Test me, I dare you! :-)
December 12, 2017
This was required reading for my Conflict Resolution course. Overall, this textbook is well written and has many interesting concepts. I feel as though I learned quite a bit that I could adapt to my own life.
April 17, 2025
I enjoyed this class/book:) growing up, my family didn’t have the best communication especially in times of conflict so I always enjoy my communication courses and i’m thankful to be getting a minor in it. I found the beginning 7 chapters very informative and useful, the last 3 not so much 👎👎👎
August 2, 2017
Second Reading.
May 13, 2024
I really did learn a lot from this class and we read this entire textbook for the class. This was a pretty valuable communications class on conflict management.
June 23, 2026
Interpersonal Conflict is one of the most insightful and practical books I have read on communication and relationships. Hocker and Wilmot provide a thorough exploration of conflict, helping readers understand not only why conflict occurs but also how to navigate it in healthier and more productive ways.
I appreciated how the book challenged many common misconceptions about conflict and emphasized the importance of communication, self-awareness, perspective-taking, and relationship dynamics. The concepts were well explained and supported with real-life examples, making them easy to understand and apply.
While this book is often used as a college textbook, I found its lessons valuable far beyond the classroom. It has changed the way I think about conflict in family relationships, friendships, leadership, and everyday interactions. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively and build stronger relationships.
I appreciated how the book challenged many common misconceptions about conflict and emphasized the importance of communication, self-awareness, perspective-taking, and relationship dynamics. The concepts were well explained and supported with real-life examples, making them easy to understand and apply.
While this book is often used as a college textbook, I found its lessons valuable far beyond the classroom. It has changed the way I think about conflict in family relationships, friendships, leadership, and everyday interactions. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively and build stronger relationships.
September 27, 2014
Kitab suci mata kuliah Manajemen Konflik 1.
Buku kuliah pertama yang aku baca sampe nangis.
Duh. Perlu dibaca ulang, perlu dibaca dengan lebih mendetail lagi.
Wilmot dan Hocker bisa banget membicarakan cerita yang besar, mengenai konflik, dengan cara yang mudah dipahami.
Disertai latihan dan contoh-contoh di kehidupan sehari-hari.
Siapapun yang bermasalah dengan hidupnya, dengan orang-orang disekelilingnya, atau siapapun orang yang mau membantu orang lain menyelesaikan masalah hidup mereka, wajib baca buku ini.
Buku kuliah pertama yang aku baca sampe nangis.
Duh. Perlu dibaca ulang, perlu dibaca dengan lebih mendetail lagi.
Wilmot dan Hocker bisa banget membicarakan cerita yang besar, mengenai konflik, dengan cara yang mudah dipahami.
Disertai latihan dan contoh-contoh di kehidupan sehari-hari.
Siapapun yang bermasalah dengan hidupnya, dengan orang-orang disekelilingnya, atau siapapun orang yang mau membantu orang lain menyelesaikan masalah hidup mereka, wajib baca buku ini.
October 29, 2014
This was the required textbook for a course I took in Spring 2015 of the same title, cross listed with psychology and communications.
Because of the price (more than $150) I initially thought I could get away with just reading the reserve copy at the library.
No sooner than the first chapter, I discovered it was full of gems, citations every sentence and a must-have.
I loved the course, even though it was online and I would have preferred face-to-face interaction and lectures. It made me appreciate the need for conflict resolution and management skills in our society.
Because of the price (more than $150) I initially thought I could get away with just reading the reserve copy at the library.
No sooner than the first chapter, I discovered it was full of gems, citations every sentence and a must-have.
I loved the course, even though it was online and I would have preferred face-to-face interaction and lectures. It made me appreciate the need for conflict resolution and management skills in our society.
January 27, 2014
As far as textbooks are concerned, this book is excellent. It is easy to digest for someone who is new to the field of conflict, negotiation, and mediation. It gives relevant examples of how we are confronted with conflict every days and the ways that we can help manage that conflict more successfully. Personally, I believe anyone in a relationship should read this book because it brought to light things I do, or notice others do, and how those interactions could be handled more effectively.
March 22, 2012
This was a textbook for a Conflict Management course that I recently took, but it's not written in the typical dry academic style. I would actually recommend this for personal reading. It contains a lot of really valuable information in terms of how to approach interpersonal conflict in a healthy, effective manner.
January 21, 2011
As far as textbooks go, this one was pretty dry. The examples were a little outdated and the reading itself was rather heavy. Each chapter seemed to go on forever with its small print. But, it was jam-packed with a lot of good information about conflict. I can see why the professor chose it.
September 15, 2015
This is a text book and it read like a text book. There were times when I was learning something and times when I wanted to throw it across the room. If you are sick of my text book reviews, I graduate in TWO WEEKS (Woo Hoo) so it is almost over.
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December 4, 2012
Wish I had the time to delve into the theories and applications more deeply!
May 24, 2015
Excellent information, but it's essentially a textbook, so it's a slog.
July 11, 2023
Read this for school
September 1, 2010
Excellent text on conflict resolution.
June 25, 2012
Very informative. It has helped me to see conflict and how to deal with it in a whole new light.
August 17, 2013
Yet another textbook. :)
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